Clinical Research Associate II

at  The Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Associate II to provide human subjects research support, data entry and analysis, and showcase studies in support of the NAVSCOLEOD.
This position will be in support of NCAA/DoD Concussion Assessment Research and Education Consortium project supporting the Center for Rehabilitation Sciences Research at the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD).
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Responsibilities:

• Performs data collection by conducting human subjects research. Recruits and enrolls subjects for research studies.
• Verifies and corrects data entry for research projects, supports senior staff in quality control and provides troubleshooting.
• Maintains clear and accurate records, inventories and logbooks.
• Assists with the preparation of technical reports, summaries and protocols. Provides written updates to senior staff.
• Assists the team on program/project improvement initiatives and may provide support the development, reporting and analysis of study/ program performance through relevant metrics
• Contributes to poster/ presentations/ manuscript development.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree required
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Research and human subjects experience.
• May participate in drawing participant blood as needed.
• General understanding of how research studies are conducted and be able to provide support to the development, reporting, analysis, and summarizing of studies.
• Able to support meetings with internal and external partners. This includes the selection and recruitment of presenters and topics, reviewing and or creating presentations, facilitating and monitoring meetings, creating summary documents, and dissemination of information.
• Able to coordinate document submissions, create and maintain accurate records, and communicate well with the network, HQ, Gov, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to perform/understanding of: data collection, document review/quality control checks, basic data interpretation, literature review, preparing and presenting summaries to the group.
• Able to contribute to posters, presentations, manuscript development.
• Desire and interest to work in the traumatic brain injury research field. (Background in brain injury, neurology, or similar topic is a preference. Previous experience with military or government research is a preference).
• Familiar with IRB activities, Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and grants management preferred.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROTECTED VETERANS/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer

• Performs data collection by conducting human subjects research. Recruits and enrolls subjects for research studies.
• Verifies and corrects data entry for research projects, supports senior staff in quality control and provides troubleshooting.
• Maintains clear and accurate records, inventories and logbooks.
• Assists with the preparation of technical reports, summaries and protocols. Provides written updates to senior staff.
• Assists the team on program/project improvement initiatives and may provide support the development, reporting and analysis of study/ program performance through relevant metrics
• Contributes to poster/ presentations/ manuscript development.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role